Cattle scales use load cells under a platform or crush to convert force into a precise digital weight. Routine weighing underpins dose accuracy, growth tracking (ADG), sale timing, breeding decisions and nutrition planning. Objective weights reduce guesswork, improve welfare by avoiding under/over-dosing, and drive profitability by hitting market specs on time.

Load bars sit beneath a platform or crush, each bar containing sealed shear‑beam load cells. When an animal steps on, tiny deflections are converted to an electronic signal. BT Ultra Load Bars combine rugged construction with Bluetooth (“BT”) so stable weights stream instantly to your device and AgriEID software—no manual typing, fewer errors, faster yard work.

BT Extreme 5T is built for punishing, high-throughput environments and heavy animals. The 5‑tonne capacity suits weighing under a busy crush, large bulls, or mixed loads. You get fast stabilization, impact resistance and Bluetooth connectivity so every weight is captured and synced to the correct animal record in real time.

An NLIS reader scans the electronic ear tag’s unique ID so movements and treatments can be recorded for Australia’s National Livestock Identification System. Accurate, instant IDs mean easier compliance, better traceability and faster yard flow. Scanning beats handwriting—fewer errors, less duplication, more time saved.

The BT Ultra Stick Reader is a long‑reach Bluetooth wand that reads NLIS tags at a safe distance, then sends the ID straight to your phone or tablet. Each scan automatically pulls up (or creates) the animal profile in your AgriEID app so you can attach weights, treatments and notes on the spot—paperless and fast.

Pair your Bluetooth scale (e.g., BT Ultra Load Bars or BT Extreme 5T) and the BT Ultra Stick Reader to the AgriEID app. Scan the tag → the animal ID appears → the animal steps on the scale → stable weight auto‑attaches to that record. Everything syncs to the cloud for secure, searchable history. Explore features on the AgriEID software page.

Quality systems deliver excellent repeatability when installed level and kept clean. Calibrate with certified test weights (or consistent known loads) using the indicator’s calibration mode; re‑check after moving the unit or seasonal temperature shifts. Keep bars free of mud/rocks, avoid side‑loads or crush contact with rails, and inspect cables/connectors periodically.

• Calm flow: Quiet handling and good footing reduce animal movement for quicker stable locks.
• Short sessions: Battery‑check your reader; keep the scale indicator charged.
• Tag first, weigh second: Scan NLIS ID, then capture weight to auto‑link in software.
• Pre‑build sessions: In AgriEID, set up drafting groups and treatment templates before you start.
• Verify samples: Spot‑check a few animals to confirm records match ear tags.

Correct weight equals correct dose—protecting animal health, withholding periods and wallet. Trend lines (ADG) highlight high‑performers and poor converters, guiding breeding and culling. Accurate sale timing at target weights reduces discounts and freight waste. Over a season, the combination of better dosing, smarter feed allocation and right‑time marketing typically offsets the equipment cost many times over.

Yes. Each animal’s timeline—scans, weights, treatments, movements—is stored in your Cattle Software account. You can export reports for audits, share records with advisors, and maintain proof of compliance. Digital capture from readers and scales reduces gaps and handwriting errors that often trip audits.

• Unstable weights: Check level ground, remove mud/rocks under bars, ensure the crush frame doesn’t touch rails, and reduce animal movement with calm handling.
• Slow stabilization: Verify no wind sway, tighten loose panels, and confirm the indicator’s filter/stability settings are appropriate.
• Bluetooth: Keep device within a few metres, charge batteries, disable competing BT connections, and re‑pair in the app if needed.

Smaller herds: BT Ultra Load Bars + BT Ultra Stick Reader offer affordability, portability and fast Bluetooth capture into software.
Larger / high‑throughput herds: BT Extreme 5T under the crush plus the BT Ultra Stick Reader for rapid ID and weight logging at scale. Both options integrate seamlessly with the AgriEID software.

Typical returns come from (1) better dosing accuracy (fewer health setbacks, optimal performance), (2) precise sale timing (hit grids, avoid discounts), (3) feed savings (stop over‑feeding low performers), and (4) time saved (data captured once in the yards). Many producers see payback within a season simply by selling a draft at the right weights and reducing treatment wastage.

Yes. Work offline in the field collecting NLIS scans and weights; the app caches data and syncs to the cloud once you’re back in coverage. That means your records stay consistent across devices, ready for reporting and NLIS compliance checks.